Is it worng if my boyfriend is a Baptist and I am of the Penetosal faith and I choose marry him and convert to being a Baptist? Would it be going totally against my faith...we are both Christians, believe in the Holy Bible?
2007-08-09 10:44:28 · 16 answers · asked by Queen 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's not going against God, jumping between christian sects is some times more a matter of community than anything else. I've been a Pentecostal, and I've attended baptist churches... the main difference that I've noticed is that the Baptists that I've known usually look down upon the "gifts of the spirit"... speaking in tongues, ecstatic sermons, etc.... are more than likely a thing of the past for you if you choose to become baptist. For the sake of the family, its usually best to pick one church.
This is nothing like going from being christian to Jewish, or God forbid Pagan.
Depends on how much this was an integral part of your faith as to how happy you'll be.
2007-08-09 10:49:31 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are both born again Christians, its not a problem for God and no you don't have to convert to join another church.
However it might be a problem with some, but not all Baptists.
I am Penteocostal by the way and there is no such thing as a Pentecostal religion or a Baptist religion.
There ARE Christians, I am one, who attend Pentecosal churches and there ARE Christians who attend Baptist churches.
But they are the same religion. Although I really don't like to call Christianity a religion, since its really a relationship with God thru the Lord Jesus Christ.
Are you born again? When? How do you know?
Is he born again? When? How does he know?
Pastor Art
2007-08-09 17:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says that when you are married you should not be unequally yoked. This passage not only refers to a believer being married to an unbeliever. It also refers to your beliefs in Jesus. If you believe in all the gifts of the spirit, and practice them, this may not go along with what he believes. He may not believe this, but most baptists believe that once you are saved you are always saved; no matter how you live your life. More than likely this is not what you believe, and it may cause major conflict in your home down the road. If you are truly serious about wanting to marry your boyfriend, then I would recommend talking to your pastor and seeing what he says about the two different denominations. Make sure you pray and see what God says about this.
2007-08-09 18:04:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're both Christians and if couples from different churches get together, naturally one or the other will join the other's church. I don't see that it's going against your faith, although it would be a big adjustment for me to go to a non-pentecostal church. My wife's a baptist and alot of things would be easier for us if she received the baptism.
2007-08-09 17:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not wrong.
You are still a Christian.
I am a non-denominational/charismatic and
married a community bible church fella - it's a
similar situation. The only thing different is
when we pray together - we have two different
outlooks about the power of the Holy Spirit.
He likes how I pray with him, yet I pray better
on my own. I don't speak in toungues
with him, only on my own, but I pray
as prophetically as I can with him.
It's not always as powerful as I would
like, though, when I pray with him.
It's ok, he still soaks up the peace he
feels when I pray with him.
We get along very well!
2007-08-09 17:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by Nickel-for-your-thoughts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm no it's not wrong.I grew up in a Pentecostal house and now my husband and I are members of a Baptist church.You have to go where you two feel lead to be not based on a certain type of religions.The two religions are very similiar anyway.They both believe in the bible so it's not like one is contradicting another.We feel very comfortable in the church we attend now.
2007-08-09 17:52:51 · answer #6 · answered by 2 Hott 2 Trott 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say that it would be wrong to drop what you believe. If you choose to be pentecostal, then be pentecostal. Being a Baptist, or Pentecostal isn't what saves you, it is in Jesus. So I would say continue to be Pentecostal if you marry the guy. God Bless
In Jesus Name
2007-08-09 17:48:39 · answer #7 · answered by Joel 2 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You may want to speak with your Pastor on this one. In fact, I insist. It is he that watches over your soul. He will give you the best advice, not any of us that are removed from your situation.
2007-08-09 17:55:04 · answer #8 · answered by michael m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you baptized in the Holy Spirit?
Do you personally speak in tongues?
This could be a cause of some friction.
2007-08-09 17:47:18 · answer #9 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Religion is a personal choice. Don't make a change without praying and knowing it is right for you.
2007-08-09 17:50:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋